Rian vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rian

Boy #1,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Rian Rank #1,263

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1263 for Rian.

Is Rian or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Rian at #1263 in the United States.

What do Rian and Kit mean?

Rian means "little king" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Rian and Kit boy or girl names?

Rian is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.